Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600771
10/13/97

Canning Nectarines

GUIDE
2:16                                                  

NECTARINES
-- HALVED OR SLICED                              

QUANTITY:
 An average of 17-1/2 pounds is needed per        

canner
load of 7 quarts; an average of 11 pounds is         

needed
per canner load of 9 points. A bushel weighs 48      

pounds
and yields 16 to 24 quarts -- an average of 2-1/2    

pounds
per quart.                                           

QUALITY:
 Choose ripe, mature fruit of ideal quality for    

eating
fresh or cooking.                                    

PROCEDURE:
 Follow directions for peaches except do not     

dip
in hot water or remove skins. Wash, either hot or raw   

pack,
and use the same process time.                        

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